Live Updates: India vs New Zealand Clash at Narendra Modi Stadium
Stay updated with the live coverage of the exciting cricket match between India and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium. With Sanju Samson hitting the first six and New Zealand winning the toss, the stage is set for a thrilling encounter. Follow along for real-time updates on the match as both teams showcase their talents on the field.
Mar 8, 2026, 19:06 IST
Match Venue and Live Coverage
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
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Exciting Start with Samson's Six | India - 6/0 (0.5)
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Samson launches the first maximum of the innings | India - 6/0 (0.5)
March 8, 2026 7:04 pm
Sanju Samson quickly makes his mark, hitting a stunning six off Matt Henry's delivery! A fantastic opening for India!
Teams Announced for Today's Match
Squads Unveiled for the Thrilling Encounter
March 8, 2026 6:38 pm
India and New Zealand have revealed their playing XIs for the match, promising an exciting showdown featuring a mix of experienced players and emerging talents.
🏏 Playing XI
India
Sanju Samson
Keeper
Abhishek Sharma
Batsman
Ishan Kishan
Keeper
Suryakumar Yadav
Batsman
Tilak Varma
Batsman
Hardik Pandya
All-rounder
Shivam Dube
All-rounder
Axar Patel
All-rounder
Arshdeep Singh
Bowler
Varun Chakravarthy
Bowler
Jasprit Bumrah
Bowler
New Zealand
Tim Seifert
Keeper
Finn Allen
Keeper
Rachin Ravindra
Batsman
Glenn Phillips
All-rounder
Mark Chapman
Batsman
Daryl Mitchell
Batsman
Mitchell Santner
All-rounder
James Neesham
All-rounder
Matt Henry
Bowler
Lockie Ferguson
Bowler
Jacob Duffy
Bowler
New Zealand Wins the Toss
New Zealand wins the coin flip
March 8, 2026 6:35 pm
In a pivotal moment before the match, New Zealand has won the toss and chosen to bowl first, aiming to take advantage of the early conditions with their pace attack.